We have more “Good Stuff” happening this week with our Rotary Board and West U City Council member John Barnes organizing our Veterans Luncheon tomorrow at the West University Community Center. If you haven’t signed up to volunteer, there still may be a need so, check with John. This is another beneficiary of the West U Rotary Foundation and another reason to do all you can for our flag program. The more flags we sell, the more “good stuff” we can do!
If you’re a RAH member (or not), remember the meeting is this Thursday, On the Kirb on US 59, or for us older folks, the Southwest Freeway! We are in for a real treat as President Nominee Ned Graber will be the speaker talking about Saving for Retirement, a great topic for anybody at any age. This our first time at this spot so come check it out and bring a friend.
Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday November 26th. If you are going to be in town and are looking for a fun volunteer event that day, Jay Anderson will be organizing the West U Rotary volunteers for Operation Turkey. Details will be announced soon!
Please remember our club is built on community service. If you see an area that you'd like to help, dive in!!
Did you see John Barnes' email? He sends a big thank you to the many members of our Club who have kindly volunteered to help out tomorrow, but says there's always room for a couple more helping hands.
Date: Tuesday, November 10th (the day before Veterans' Day)
Location: West University Community Center, 6104 Auden (@ Rice Blvd), in the John Neighbors Room
Schedule of Events:
11:15-11:30: Drinks and Welcome Guests
11:30-12:00: Serve Food and Eat (Rotary eats, too)
12:00-12:15: Guest Speaker and Service Branch Recognition
Veterans offered a time to share stories.
Rotary President can address guests at this time, too.
12:15-12:25: Sing-Along
12:25-12:30: Closing
PLEASE wear some Rotary-branded gear (your vests will work) and it would be ideal if volunteers can show up at or a few minutes after 11:00, to help with set up, and stay to closing.
Please join us at Rotary After Hours for an evening of connection, inspiration, and a spotlight on service experiences. **Please note the new location**
Whether you’re a club regular or a first-time guest, bring your Rotary spirit, and join us for an evening of fellowship, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections.
Rotary AfterHours is designed for professionals with busy mornings but a heart for service. If breakfast meetings don’t fit your schedule, this is your chance to stay engaged with all the community and camaraderie that make West U Rotary special.
Even if you can't make it to the holiday party this year, you can still join one of our WURC Foundation grantees, Operation Love, as they gather, wrap and distribute holiday gifts for underserved kiddos at Blackshear Elementary in Houston's 3rd Ward.
If you're short on time, bring those new in packaging toys, games, science and book sets to the WURC holiday party as announced above. If your schedule has the room, you can join the fun that comes with sharing time, mission and good cheer for a great cause while sorting and wrapping all of the presents. Always a great way to spend an evening, with two date and location options below.
Sharing the link to the obituary for Gordon Lane, and information about his celebration of life later this week in Chattanooga. WURC is grateful that Gordon chose our club to be his Rotary home when he moved to Houston. He is missed.
The Port of Houston, Overview, Global Trade, Channel Development
CAM RAHMN-SPENCER
Director of Government Relations
Cam Rahmn-Spencer was named Director of Government Relations for the Port of Houston in March of 2021. Cam brings a diverse background to the Port working across the public, non-profit, and private sectors. He currently serves as the Legislative Vice Chair for the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) as well. Prior to his role at Port Houston, Cam served as the Manager of Government and Public Relations for the Port of Hueneme in Southern California. With a background in legislative analysis, political strategy, communications, marketing, grant writing, and solution-based negotiations, Cam is a strong advocate for Port Houston and our nation’s supply chains.
Cam earned his Masters of Public Policy with a dual specialization in Economics and State/Local Government and a Masters of Dispute Resolution, both from Pepperdine University. He also completed Yale University’s School of Executive Management Certificate in Global Business and Politics. In 2010, Cam earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Biola University.
